Community Preschools at Eastex
Community Preschools at Eastex is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 124 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #367 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Stationary equipment was observed not extending a minimum of six feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.
The operation was observed not following the written activity plan by not providing children with outdoor play time.
There was no loose fill observed surrounding area around or under play equipment.
A play structure was observed not having the required six feet use zone in all directions.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify the parent of a situation that placed a child at risk.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver pinched a child in care.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify licensing of a situation that placed a child at risk.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not ensured when a child was able to wonder away from the restroom and found outside unsupervised by another caregiver.
A hole besides a grated man hole in the middle of the play area was observed during the inspection. A washout drain was observed missing a cap on the top of the washout during the inspection.
During the walkthrough I observed a rope tied to two trees that posed a tripping hazard, I observed a sand table that was broken and was filled with toys that had mud and wet grass .This was corrected when the director removed the rope from the trees and removed the sand table.
During review of records 3 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for the emergency contact.
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.
One out of four caregiver files were not available for review.
About this center
Common questions
Does Community Preschools at Eastex take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Community Preschools at Eastex’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Community Preschools at Eastex accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Community Preschools at Eastex cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Community Preschools at Eastex for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Community Preschools at Eastex had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 11, 2024: “Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Community Preschools at Eastex compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #367 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Community Preschools at Eastex last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1725559 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.